foreign one of the biggest decisions that you'll need to make when buying or selling a home is who you hire as your real estate agent today I want to share some tips for you on how to find the best team and agent to help you achieve your goals if you're here locally in Arizona the decision can be overwhelming there are over 55 000 licensed realtors in our County and the right realtor can help you save thousands avoid costly mistakes and help get your dream home so who you decide to work with matters did you know
that the average person knows Eight Realtors you may even have a family member a friend or a neighbor that has their license but just because someone has their license doesn't mean it will be the best person for the job to help you buy or sell your home there is a lot that goes into a real estate transaction and working with someone because you feel obligated could be risky so my first tip for you when hiring your realtor is to not feel obligated to use an agent just because of how you know them you should hire
the agent that can do the absolute the best job for you deciding which realtor to hire with one of your biggest assets is a big decision and shouldn't be taken lightly so although it is nice to want to hire your friend who just got their license because you feel bad for them or maybe you want to help them grow their business it's not always the best decision but I know this is tough so I recommend interviewing your potential agent research them online and ask if they are a solo agent that works alone or do they
have a team for support because there are a lot of benefits to hiring an agent on a team because you don't just get that one person helping you with your goals you get a whole support system the next is availability you can find a realtor that has all of the qualities that you're looking for but if they are not accessible and available nothing else really matters at all the real estate market is extremely time sensitive so strong communication skills are a must-have quality and great realtors in this market your agent has to be responsive if
our clients for example Apple send us a text about a house they want to see we are getting back to them within minutes and this could be the difference between you getting your dream home or not so if your agent is not responding to you that is a big red flag the same goes for selling a home so if your agent's not responsive to you odds are they will not be responsive to the other Realtors who have questions or offers on your property good and frequent communication with your agent is very important therefore it makes
sense that your realtor should be available when you need them and this also means Beyond traditional business hours there are many home searching sites out there that allow you to schedule a showing and the computer will pick an agent at random for you I suggest avoiding this option because you have no idea who is potentially going to be negotiating and representing you on your biggest asset so you may feel like that person's just opening the door for you but it's so much more another tip I have for you is finding a full-time agent if your
agent has another job and just does real estate on the side it could potentially impact your overall experience if I were looking for an agent this is probably not an area that I would compromise on because buying or selling a home is the biggest financial transaction most people make there are a lot of benefits to hiring a full-time real estate agent who sells more than one home a month if you hire someone who only has a client every now and then how well will they negotiate with an agent that is out there every day if
they're out there other job during the day how will they be able to handle problems that will arise during that time because there are a lot of problems to be solved in a real estate transaction the next quality you'll want to look for in your realtor is experience and this one seems like a no-brainer but unfortunately there are a lot of inexperienced real estate agents out there and no amount of book smarts is a substitute for hands-on experience so look for an agent with an established track record and one with a reputable team in brokerage
if your agent is on a team make sure that their team leader is involved in their day-to-day operations because experience is one of the greatest teachers like most professions there's a learning curve in real estate more experience translates into better results for you and the confidence of knowing you're in good hands there's so much that goes into a real estate transaction and having a team on your side that has the experience is so important and with experience comes great negotiation skills and eye for detail and a skill set that one can only really be acquired
on the job honesty is another quality you want in your realtor of course this seems obvious but it's still worth mentioning because there's a difference between a real estate agent who sells and a real estate agent who sells and cares you'll want an agent who represents your best interests as a client and somebody who's trustworthy and professional this is your future you're putting into their hands so dealing with an honest real estate agent is important because Integrity is everything it's it's our first core value on my team you'll also want someone representing you that is
knowledgeable like any real profession you'll want a real estate agent that is knowledgeable about their field and able to answer your questions and deal with any situations that arise you'll want an agent that knows their way around a purchase contract and how to negotiate because negotiations go Beyond just the purchase price your agent also navigates Through Repair negotiations and sometimes even appraisals so choose a top performer in your area that has a track record of success having an agent that is also tech savvy I think is really important in this day and age in the
world we live in it's it's imperative that a real estate agent is Savvy in the field of technology and that includes everything from your preferred method of communication electronic signing the use of social media the ability to Market your property using video and modern marketing if an agent is behind the times in technology it could negatively impact your buying or selling experience and your agent shouldn't take any shortcuts when listing your home for sale they should be investing in the marketing to get your home in front of the right buyers and I believe they have
to understand social media to do this well a reputable agent actively involved on social gives them an incredible Network to other agents in the community and your agent should be very well known within the industry someone who spends the time to develop relationships with other Realtors this can give you as a client access to off-market Opportunities it can truly help your offer stand out and give your listing even more exposure there's a lot of power if if your realtor knows the the realtor on the other side of things and your agent's personality makes a huge
difference because not only will you be working closely with your agent but your agent will be working closely with the buyer or the seller's agent the lender the escrow officer the appraiser the home inspector and many other people so just like your home's curb appeal the first impression of your realtor matters you'll want an agent that is both personable and professional you don't want any kind of barrier to exist that complicates the process if you see a sense of Personality conflict it's best to follow your gut and choose someone more compatible to work with my
next tip is to ensure that your realtor is experiencing problem solving while the real estate industry may not seem like there are a lot of problems to solve the reality is there's problem solving every day in real estate from narrowing down the available listings and showcasing the features of your home to negotiating on the price and finalizing the sale every step of the home buying process is a problem for your realtor to solve that being said you'll want to find a realtor that has a problem-solving mentality and will continue to show this throughout the process
and professionalism is also so important because the agent that you hire is representing you in one of your largest assets so be selective you can tell a lot from a short conversation with a potential agent so visit their website their social media Google them see what their presence conveys both online and in person another quality that's important is tenacity because studies show that less than 15 percent of licensed realtors make it past the first five years in business real estate is hard there are there's a ton of stress long hours constant problem solving and mediocre
Realtors are reactive while great Realtors are tenacious and determined to sell your house or help you find the next one tenacious Realtors pursue every lead they put in the time and effort into marketing properties so that they stand out to others on the market and a good realtor never stops educating themselves no matter how many homes they've sold to maintain an edge over competition they stay updated on the latest trends negotiation Styles purchase agreement changes information and developments in the industry so they can guide their clients accordingly and some of the best agents actually invest
a lot of money in coaching and training to offer the best service for you I also think you should be curious how your realtor gives back to the Community because successful Realtors have a genuine care for people not just their clients and making money but the people living within their communities when researching which real estate agents to hire you may also want to ask them how they give back do they freely give their time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return those questions I think will tell you a lot about the true
character of your realtor I hope this video gave you some pointers on how to find the right real estate agent for you if you're in the Phoenix area our team would be so honored to sit down with you and learn more about what's important to you in your real estate agent I'm confident that every team member of the Gillette group will possess all of these qualities that we talked about today you can learn more about our team online at Gillette groupaz.com don't forget to like And subscribe and download our free buying guide on YouTube [Music]
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